Taxi Service Preston
Looking for a reliable taxi service in Preston? Book Melbourne Taxi provides fast, comfortable, and affordable transport throughout Preston and surrounding Inner North areas. Whether you need a point to point ride across town, an airport transfer, or a corporate taxi, our professional drivers are ready around the clock.
Our drivers hold Commercial Passenger Vehicle (CPV) accreditation from Transport for Victoria, the government licence required for all for-hire vehicles in Victoria. Every vehicle is GPS-tracked, insured, and cleaned before each booking. You see a fare estimate before you book and there are no hidden fees or surge pricing.
Rated 4.9 stars from 67+ verified Google reviews. Serving Preston and Inner North since 2015.
Getting Around Preston
High Street in Preston is a long retail and dining strip that gives this inner north suburb a real local energy through the week. Preston station connects residents directly to the city, and the fare to Tullamarine Airport starts from $52. Northland Shopping Centre is just nearby and draws extra traffic on weekends.
Airport Transfers from Preston
Preston is approximately 19 km by road from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine). Our airport transfer service from Preston includes flight tracking and luggage assistance, so you're never left waiting. Meet and greet at arrivals is available for $25.
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We also service Avalon Airport and Essendon Fields. Pre-book your transfer at least 2 hours in advance for guaranteed on-time pickup from your Preston address.
- Flight tracking and real-time updates
- Meet and greet at arrivals ($25)
- Luggage assistance included
- All Melbourne airports covered
- No surge pricing at any hour
Taxi Fares from Preston
Fares below are for a standard sedan on the weekday day rate unless shown, with tolls extra. There is no surge pricing at any hour.
| Destination | Fare | Drive Time |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) | From $52 | 20–35 min |
| Melbourne Airport, Maxi Cab (up to 11 passengers) | From $70 | 20–35 min |
| Melbourne CBD | From $39.90 | 20–35 min |
| Short trips within Preston | From $39.90 | 5–15 min |
Fares are calculated from a $9.90 flag fall plus $2.20 per km ($2.30 Friday to Sunday, $2.34 from 10pm to 4am), with a $39.90 minimum; tolls are extra and we confirm your fare when we call to confirm the booking. Use our fare estimator for an estimate to any address.
Maxi Cabs in Preston
Travelling with a group? Our maxi cabs seat up to 11 passengers with room for luggage. Good for family airport trips, group events and anything where a regular sedan does not fit everyone in Preston. All maxi cabs are air-conditioned, modern, and driven by experienced chauffeurs familiar with Inner North roads.
Why Choose Our Taxi Service in Preston?
We track your location and arrive exactly when scheduled, with no waiting around.
Our drivers know Preston and the best routes to save you time.
Clean, air-conditioned vehicles maintained to the highest safety standards.
No surge pricing, no hidden fees. See your fare estimate before you book.
Book any time, day or night. We're always available when you need us.
All drivers are background-checked, licensed, and professionally trained.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book online or call 0422 333 880 any time of day. For airport runs, book at least 2 hours before your pickup.
A standard sedan from Preston to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) starts from about $52 on the weekday day rate, or $70 in a maxi cab. Tolls are extra, and the per km rate is a little higher Friday to Sunday and from 10pm to 4am.
Yes. Our maxi cabs carry up to 11 passengers plus luggage, and the maxi fare from Preston to Melbourne Airport starts from about $70, tolls extra.
Yes. We run around the clock every day, including public holidays, so a taxi in Preston is there at 3 am or on Christmas Day.
Yes. We are a registered NDIS transport provider, and we also cover TAC and WorkSafe transport.
Yes. We accept Visa, Mastercard and cash with no card surcharge, and corporate accounts can be billed directly.
No. There is no demand pricing at busy times. Fares are calculated from a $9.90 flag fall plus $2.20 per km ($2.30 Friday to Sunday, $2.34 from 10pm to 4am), with a $39.90 minimum; tolls are extra and we confirm your fare when we call to confirm the booking.
A standard sedan from Preston to Melbourne CBD is estimated at $39.90 on the weekday day rate, tolls extra. Use our fare estimator for an estimate to your exact address.
Yes. Book both legs at once and we track your inbound flight. The fare from Melbourne Airport back to Preston starts from about $57, which includes the $5.26 airport pickup fee.
Last reviewed: July 2026
What Our Passengers Say
Rated 4.9 from 75 reviews on Google. These are real reviews, shown exactly as our passengers wrote them.
Great service, very responsive with communication. Punctual. Car was luxurious. Reasonable price for the car
Fabulous! Professional, respectful, personable. On time, polite, extremely smooth and efficient trip. I can’t say enough positive superlatives, thank you!
Perfect service. On time, children seats as requested, polite and friendly drivers, comfortable cars. Would recommend any time.
I had the opportunity to use his services several times, drivers really nice and good vibes, excellent driving, always on time! You will not be disappointed. I recommend it!
i used them for a very early trip and they were there early. very comfortable ride and very easy process. will be using them many more times
Communication is very good ,reply to messages immediately and follow any instructions you have
The guy was very nice. Help me to put the luggage in the car. Excellent service. Will definitely use him again. Thank you
On time with smooth driving and fantastic communication.
Excellent and very professional service. Drivers are very helpful and friendly. The car was extremely comfortable and spotless. Very easy to meet up with our driver on arrival at Melbourne Airport. Fees are very reasonable and you can’t beat the door-to-door service and punctuality. We would highly recommend this taxi service to family and friends.
Booking a taxi has never been easier since I found Book Melbourne Taxi. Their user-friendly app makes reserving a cab a breeze, and the drivers are consistently professional and friendly. Whether it's a short trip or an airport transfer, I trust Book Melbourne Taxi for a safe and comfortable ride every time. Definitely a reliable taxi service in Melbourne!
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Our taxi service covers Preston and all surrounding suburbs.